Invigilators / Readers & Scribes

The Methodist Church in Britain; Loughton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenant Foundation School is seeking casual invigilators, readers and scribes to support exam seasons. The role involves supervising candidates in the exam room, reading text aloud when required and accurately transcribing responses.

Hours are allocated in advance for the January, May, June and November exam periods. A Lead Invigilator option is available at a higher rate of pay; applicants need an enhanced DBS and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the school's ethos and values.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Organised, detail-focused and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• ICT competence, including Word, and good literacy with accurate reading and transcribing.
• Able to monitor and manage the scribing process to guidelines.
• Committed to relevant training and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Invigilate examinations and maintain a calm, purposeful presence in the exam room.
• Read text aloud to candidates where required.
• Scribe candidates' answers.
• Monitor and manage the scribing process to ensure candidates follow guidelines.
• Take on the Lead Invigilator role at the higher rate of pay.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Confidentiality

Organised

Attention to detail

ICT literacy

Reading aloud

Scribing

Training and CPD

Tools

Word

Job description

Casual invigilator, reader and scribe roles at Davenant Foundation School are called on during exam seasons. The core of the work is supervising candidates in the exam room, reading text aloud where required, and scribing answers while checking the process follows set guidelines. Hours are allocated in advance for the January, May, June and November exam periods, and a Lead Invigilator post is available. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and UK right to work, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Invigilate examinations and maintain a calm, purposeful presence in the exam room
• Read text aloud to candidates where required
• Scribe candidates' answers
• Monitor and manage the scribing process to ensure candidates follow guidelines
• Take on the Lead Invigilator role at the higher rate of pay

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to the school's ethos and values, with respect and professional behaviour
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, sensitivity and confidentiality
• Organised, detail-focused and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• ICT competence, including Word, and good literacy with accurate reading and transcribing
• Able to monitor and manage the scribing process to guidelines
• Committed to relevant training and continuing professional development

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Calm, purposeful presence in the exam room
• Effective team player, willing to learn from colleagues
• Enthusiastic, flexible and committed to supporting students
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Available during the January, May, June and November exam periods
• Physically able to stand for extended periods